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  • Page 1 Series NCLV-D2/SATA NCLV-D2/SATA NCLV-D2/SATA NCLV-D2/SATA NCLV-D2/SATA NCLV-DS2 NCLV-DS2 NCLV-DS2 NCLV-DS2 NCLV-DS2...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ... 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ... 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ...
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ... 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ... 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ... 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility ... 4-7 BIOS setup program ... 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ... 4-11 4.2.2...
  • Page 5 Security ... 4-32 Boot menu ... 4-35 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority ... 4-35 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration ... 4-36 Exit menu ... 4-37 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Setting up RAID ...
  • Page 6 5.5.5 Deleting a RAID 0 set ... 5-59 5.5.6 Deleting a RAID 1 set ... 5-60 5.5.7 Adding a spare drive to a RAID 1 set ... 5-62 5.5.8 Deleting a RAID 1 spare drive ... 5-63 5.5.9 Rebuilding a RAID set ... 5-64 5.5.10 Using the Disk Utilities ...
  • Page 7 Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and •...
  • Page 8 Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
  • Page 9 A S U S w e b s i t e s A S U S w e b s i t e s The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

  • Page 10: Typography

    Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself...
  • Page 11 1 x PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) (1U/2U riser) 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link, PCI Express 1.0a) 2 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot (PCI 2.3) 1 x mini-PCI socket for ASUS S t o r a g e S t o r a g e...
  • Page 12 Auxiliary panel connector SSI power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant E-ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm) Device drivers ASUS Live Update Utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Anti-virus software...
  • Page 13 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
  • Page 14 Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 16: Product Highlights

    1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with dual 604-pin surface mount ZIF sockets designed for the Intel (FSB) and 1 MB L2 cache.
  • Page 17 Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by the Intel for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate.

  • Page 18: Innovative Asus Features

    ASUS Smart Fan Control technology ASUS Smart Fan Control technology ASUS Smart Fan Control technology The ASUS Smart Fan Control technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-28 for details.
  • Page 19 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
  • Page 20 Before you proceed ... 2-1 Motherboard overview ... 2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 2-10 System memory ... 2-14 Expansion slots ... 2-17 Jumpers ... 2-20 Connectors ... 2-26 A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s...
  • Page 21 Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

  • Page 22: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an S S I E E B 3 . 5 c o m p l i a n t c h a s s i s S S I E E B 3 .

  • Page 23: Support Kit For Motherboard

    2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 Support kit for motherboard Support kit for motherboard Support kit for motherboard 2.2.3 2.2.3 Support kit for motherboard Support kit for motherboard For additional protection from motherboard breakage due to the weight of the CPU heatsinks, your motherboard package comes with two CEK springs. Install the CEK spring before installing the motherboard to the chassis.
  • Page 24 Insert the hooks on one side of the spring to the heatsink holes. Push the hooks on the other side of the spring inward until they snap in place. If you installed a second CPU, repeat steps 2 to 4 to install the CEK spring to the CPU2 heatsink holes.
  • Page 25 Before installing the motherboard into the chassis, locate the standoffs that should match the eight (8) CEK spring screw holes. Install the motherboard with the external I/O ports toward the chassis rear panel. The CPU sockets should be right on top of their respective standoffs.

  • Page 26: Motherboard Layouts

    2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Motherboard layouts Motherboard layouts Motherboard layouts 2.2.4 2.2.4 Motherboard layouts Motherboard layouts NCLV-D2/SATA model NCLV-D2/SATA model NCLV-D2/SATA model NCLV-D2/SATA model NCLV-D2/SATA model PS/2KBMS SSIPWR1 T: Mouse KBPWR1 B: Keyboard REAR_FAN1 USB12 USBPW12 DDR2 DDR_B3 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DDR_A3 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DDR_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DDR_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
  • Page 27 NCLV-DS2 model NCLV-DS2 model NCLV-DS2 model NCLV-DS2 model NCLV-DS2 model PS/2KBMS SSIPWR1 T: Mouse KBPWR1 B: Keyboard REAR_FAN1 PSUSMB1 USB12 USBPW12 DDR2 DDR_B3 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DDR_A3 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DDR_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DDR_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DDR_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DDR_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) LAN1...

  • Page 28: Layout Contents

    2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout contents Layout contents S l o t s / S o c k e t s S l o t s / S o c k e t s S l o t s / S o c k e t s S l o t s / S o c k e t s S l o t s / S o c k e t s...
  • Page 29 I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)

  • Page 30: Installling The Cpu

    The motherboard comes with surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets. The sockets are designed for the Intel the 604-pin package with 1 MB L2 cache. The new generation Xeon™ processor supports 800 MHz system bus and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T).
  • Page 31 Position the CPU above the socket as shown. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Carefully push down the socket lever to secure the CPU.

  • Page 32: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
  • Page 33 Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. Connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then...

  • Page 34: System Memory

    Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. • Due to chipset resource allocation, and depending on the number of...
  • Page 35 Mode DDR_B3 DDR_A3 DDR_B2 DDR_A2 DDR-B1 (blue) Single-channel Dual-channel Populated with DIMM Single and dual rank mixing Single and dual rank mixing Single and dual rank mixing Single and dual rank mixing Single and dual rank mixing M C H M C H M C H M C H...

  • Page 36: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

  • Page 37: Installing An Expansion Card

    In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 38: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y...

  • Page 39: Pci/Pci-X Slots

    2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots PCI/PCI-X slots PCI/PCI-X slots 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots PCI/PCI-X slots The PCI/PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 2.3 and PCI-X 1.0 specifications.

  • Page 40: Jumpers

    The grayed out components in the illustrations may not be present in certain models. 1 . 1 . C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 )
  • Page 41 2 . 2 . C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 )
  • Page 42 4 . 4 . K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 )
  • Page 43 6 . 6 . G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 1 _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 1 _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 1 _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 1 _ E N 1 )

  • Page 44: Connectors

    8 . 8 . S C S I c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n S C S I _ E N 1 ) S C S I c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n S C S I _ E N 1 ) S C S I c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n S C S I _ E N 1 ) S C S I c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n S C S I _ E N 1 )
  • Page 45 1 0 . 1 0 . A d a p t e c 8 1 3 0 L E D s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n 8 1 3 0 L E D 1 ) 1 0 .

  • Page 46: Rear Panel Connectors

    2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1 . 1 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) .

  • Page 47: Internal Connectors

    2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors 1 . 1 . F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y )

  • Page 48: Hard Disk Drives

    3 . 3 . S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 )
  • Page 49 Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Serial ATA hard disk drive connection C o n n e c t o r C o n n e c t o r C o n n e c t o r C o n n e c t o r C o n n e c t o r...
  • Page 50 6 . 6 . U l t r a 3 2 0 S C S I c o n n e c t o r ( 6 8 - p i n S C S I 1 ) U l t r a 3 2 0 S C S I c o n n e c t o r ( 6 8 - p i n S C S I 1 ) U l t r a 3 2 0 S C S I c o n n e c t o r ( 6 8 - p i n S C S I 1 ) U l t r a 3 2 0 S C S I c o n n e c t o r ( 6 8 - p i n S C S I 1 ) U l t r a 3 2 0 S C S I c o n n e c t o r ( 6 8 - p i n S C S I 1 )
  • Page 51 7 . 7 . U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 )
  • Page 52 B M C c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - p i n B M C C O N N 1 ) This connector is for the ASUS server management card, if available. NCLV-D2 Series BMC connector...
  • Page 53 1 1 . B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 ) 1 1 .
  • Page 54 1 3 . A T X 1 3 . 1 3 . A T X A T X power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, A T X power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8 8 8 8 8- p i n 1 3 .
  • Page 55 1 4 . S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) 1 4 . 1 4 .
  • Page 56 1 5 . 1 5 . A u x i l i a r y p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) 1 5 .
  • Page 57 This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.

  • Page 58: Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting up for the first time ... 3-1 Powering off the computer ... 3-2 A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s...
  • Page 59 After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

  • Page 60: Using The Os Shut Down Function

    3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows S t a r t S t a r t Click the S t a r t...
  • Page 61 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

  • Page 62: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 BIOS setup program ... 4-10 Main menu ... 4-13 Advanced menu ... 4-18 Server menu ... 4-30 Security ... 4-32 Boot menu ... 4-35 A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s...

  • Page 63: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 4.1.1 4.1.1...

  • Page 64: Afudos Utility

    Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ... done Write to file... ok A:\>...
  • Page 65 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
  • Page 66 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iNCLVDS2.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ...

  • Page 67: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 68 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4 - 6...

  • Page 69: Asus Update Utility

    4.1.4 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 70 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows S t a r t S t a r t > P r o g r a m s...
  • Page 71 S t a r t P r o g r a m s A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 72: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 4 - 1 0 4 - 1 0...

  • Page 73: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1 4.2.1 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen 4.2.1 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s M e n u b a r M e n u b a r M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s...

  • Page 74: Menu Items

    4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items 4.2.4 4.2.4 Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting M a i n M a i n M a i n shows the Main menu items.

  • Page 75: Main Menu

    When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the M a i n giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Server...

  • Page 76: Ide Configuration

    4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration 4.3.4 4.3.4 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to configure the item.

  • Page 77: Tertiary And Fourth Ide Master

    4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Tertiary and Fourth IDE Master Tertiary and Fourth IDE Master Tertiary and Fourth IDE Master Tertiary and Fourth IDE Master Tertiary and Fourth IDE Master The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices.

  • Page 78: System Information

    System Memory v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Model Name Model Name Model Name Model Name Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either NCLV-D2/SATA, or NCLV-DS2). Model ID Model ID Model ID Model ID Model ID Displays the auto-detected identification number of the motherboard.
  • Page 79 Processor Information Processor Information Processor Information Processor Information Processor Information Displays the auto-detected information about the installed CPU or CPUs. Main Processor Information *** CPU1 : Brand Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 3.60GHz ID/uCode 0F34h/014h Ratio Value Actual 18 Max 18 Cache Value L1//16KB L2/1024KB *** CPU2 :...

  • Page 80: Advanced Menu

    The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Advanced Advanced Settings CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration PCI/PnP Configuration...
  • Page 81 MPS Table Version [1.4] MPS Table Version [1.4] MPS Table Version [1.4] MPS Table Version [1.4] MPS Table Version [1.4] Allows you to select the multi-processor system version. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled]...

  • Page 82: Chipset Configuration

    4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration 4.4.2 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration The Chipset Configuration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
  • Page 83 NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Northbridge related settings. Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Memory Mirroring/Sparing v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]...

  • Page 84: Pci/Pnp Configuration

    4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 PCI/PnP Configuration PCI/PnP Configuration PCI/PnP Configuration 4.4.3 4.4.3 PCI/PnP Configuration PCI/PnP Configuration The PCI/PnP Configuration menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting the IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.

  • Page 85: Power Configuration

    PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]...
  • Page 86 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Advanced APM Configuration Power Management/APM Video Power Down Mode Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Time Out (Minute) Throttle Slow Clock Ratio Power Button Mode Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Power On By PS/2 Mouse Power On Ring...
  • Page 87 Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.

  • Page 88: Usb Configuration

    4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration 4.4.5 4.4.5 USB Configuration USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Advanced USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.2-7.4 USB Devices Enabled: None...

  • Page 89: Super Io Configuration

    4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration 4.4.6 4.4.6 Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Advanced Configure Win627THF Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port IRQ v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 90: Hardware Monitor

    Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan Control feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4 - 2 8...
  • Page 91 The C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e, C P U 2 T e m p e r a t u r e T e m p e r a t u r e...

  • Page 92: Server Menu

    The Server menu items allow you to customize the server features. Main Advanced Server Features Remote Access Configuration v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.1 4.5.1 Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration 4.5.1 4.5.1 4.5.1 Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features.
  • Page 93 Remote Access [Enabled] Remote Access [Enabled] Remote Access [Enabled] Remote Access [Enabled] Remote Access [Enabled] Enables or disables the remote access feature. Setting this item to [Enabled] displays other connectivity items (see the screen below). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial port number [COM1] Serial port number [COM1] Serial port number [COM1] Serial port number [COM1]...

  • Page 94: Security

    The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password...
  • Page 95 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Main Advanced Server Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 96 Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility.

  • Page 97: Boot Menu

    The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Server Boot Settings Boot Priority Boot Settings Configuration v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.7.1 4.7.1 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority...

  • Page 98: Boot Settings Configuration

    Full Logo display [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On]...

  • Page 99: Exit Menu

    The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Server Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 100 Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Select this option then press <Enter> to load the optimized settings for each of the Setup menu items. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press <Enter> to load the default settings.
  • Page 101 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.

  • Page 102: Setting Up Raid

    Setting up RAID ... 5-1 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility ... 5-4 Global Array Manager ... 5-26 Adaptec ® SCSISelect(TM) Utility (NCLV-DS2 model only) ... 5-27 Adaptec ® RAID Configuration Utility (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) ... 5-48 A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s...

  • Page 103: Raid Definitions

    The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: NCLV-D2/SATA model NCLV-D2/SATA model NCLV-D2/SATA model NCLV-D2/SATA model NCLV-D2/SATA model • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller in the Intel LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Southbridge supports up to two SATA hard disk drives and RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration.

  • Page 104: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    5.1.2 5.1.2 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives 5.1.2 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports both Serial ATA and SCSI (NCLV-DS2 model only) hard disk drives for RAID configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.

  • Page 105: Raid Configuration Utilities

    5.1.4 5.1.4 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities RAID configuration utilities RAID configuration utilities 5.1.4 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities RAID configuration utilities Depending on the RAID connectors that you use, you can create a RAID set using the utilities embedded in each RAID controller. For example, use the L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D S e t u p U t i l i t y L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D S e t u p U t i l i t y L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D S e t u p U t i l i t y...

  • Page 106: Lsi Logic Embedded Sata Raid Setup Utility

    The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create RAID 0 and RAID 1 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA interfaces supported by the Intel To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives.

  • Page 107: Creating A Raid Set

    M e n u M e n u M e n u M e n u M e n u D e s c r i p t i o n D e s c r i p t i o n D e s c r i p t i o n D e s c r i p t i o n D e s c r i p t i o n...
  • Page 108 The A R R A Y S E L E C T I O N M E N U A R R A Y S E L E C T I O N M E N U displays the available drives A R R A Y S E L E C T I O N M E N U A R R A Y S E L E C T I O N M E N U A R R A Y S E L E C T I O N M E N U...
  • Page 109 Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s...
  • Page 110 Select R A I D R A I D from the L o g i c a l D r i v e R A I D R A I D R A I D Select the RAID level from the menu, then press <Enter>. You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set.
  • Page 111 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select A c c e p t A c c e p t from the menu, then press <Enter>. A c c e p t A c c e p t A c c e p t 11.
  • Page 112 Using New Configuration Using New Configuration Using New Configuration Using New Configuration Using New Configuration When a RAID set is already existing, using the N e w C o n f i g u r a t i o n command erases the existing RAID configuration data.

  • Page 113: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration

    5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration Adding or viewing a RAID configuration Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5.2.2 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration V i e w / A d d C o n f i g u r a t i o n V i e w / A d d C o n f i g u r a t i o n using the V i e w / A d d C o n f i g u r a t i o n...
  • Page 114 Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. 5 - 1 2 5 - 1 2 5 - 1 2...
  • Page 115 Follow steps 6 to 7 of the C r e a t i n g a R A I D s e t : U s i n g E a s y C o n f i g u r a t i o n section. C o n f i g u r a t i o n C o n f i g u r a t i o n C o n f i g u r a t i o n...

  • Page 116: Initializing The Logical Drives

    5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 Initializing the logical drives Initializing the logical drives Initializing the logical drives 5.2.3 5.2.3 Initializing the logical drives Initializing the logical drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may initialize the logical drives of a RAID set(s) using the I n i t i a l i z e O b j e c t s O b j e c t s O b j e c t s...
  • Page 117 When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Y e s I n i t i a l i z e ? I n i t i a l i z e ? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press I n i t i a l i z e ? I n i t i a l i z e ? I n i t i a l i z e ?
  • Page 118 When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the O b j e c t s From the Management Menu, highlight O b j e c t s 5 - 1 6 5 - 1 6...
  • Page 119 Select L o g i c a l D r i v e L o g i c a l D r i v e L o g i c a l D r i v e L o g i c a l D r i v e from the O b j e c t s L o g i c a l D r i v e <Enter>.
  • Page 120 When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Y e s I n i t i a l i z e ? I n i t i a l i z e ? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press I n i t i a l i z e ? I n i t i a l i z e ? I n i t i a l i z e ?

  • Page 121: Rebuilding Failed Drives

    5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives Rebuilding failed drives Rebuilding failed drives 5.2.4 5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the R e b u i l d command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive: From the Management Menu, highlight R e b u i l d The P H Y S I C A L D R I V E S S E L E C T I O N M E N U...
  • Page 122 After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows R B L D When prompted, press <Y> to to rebuild the drive. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. 5 - 2 0 5 - 2 0 5 - 2 0 5 - 2 0...

  • Page 123: Checking The Drives For Data Consistency

    5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency Checking the drives for data consistency Checking the drives for data consistency 5.2.5 5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency Checking the drives for data consistency You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected logical drive.
  • Page 124 When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Y e s C o n s i s t e n c y C h e c k dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also C o n s i s t e n c y C h e c k C o n s i s t e n c y C h e c k C o n s i s t e n c y C h e c k C o n s i s t e n c y C h e c k...
  • Page 125 Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the O b j e c t s From the Management Menu, select O b j e c t s D r i v e from the menu.

  • Page 126: Deleting A Raid Configuration

    5.2.6 5.2.6 5.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration 5.2.6 5.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration: From the Management Menu, select C o n f i g u r e C o n f i g u r a t i o n C o n f i g u r a t i o n C o n f i g u r a t i o n...

  • Page 127: Selecting The Boot Drive From A Raid Set

    5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set 5.2.7 5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set.

  • Page 128: Enabling The Writecache

    5.2.8 5.2.8 5.2.8 Enabling the WriteCache Enabling the WriteCache Enabling the WriteCache 5.2.8 5.2.8 Enabling the WriteCache Enabling the WriteCache You may enable the RAID controller’s W r i t e C a c h e data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives.
  • Page 129 (NCLV-DS2 model only) The Adaptec SCSISelect(TM) Utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 set(s) from SCSI hard disk drives connected to the SCSI connector supported by the embedded Adaptec To enter the Adaptec SCSISelect(TM) Utility: Turn on the system after installing all the SCSI hard disk drives.

  • Page 130: Configuring The Scsi Controller

    5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 Configuring the SCSI controller Configuring the SCSI controller Configuring the SCSI controller 5.4.1 5.4.1 Configuring the SCSI controller Configuring the SCSI controller You need to configure the SCSI controller before creating a RAID set. After selecting the SCSI channel to use, the utility prompts you to select from the available options.

  • Page 131: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Stripe)

    The screen returns to the options menu. 5.4.3 5.4.3 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) To create a RAID 0 set for Performance: After enabling the HostRAID, the utility returns to the initial menu.
  • Page 132 The utility displays the installed SCSI hard disk drives status and menu options. When available, the HDD status shows F r e e The utility does not display an installed SCSI HDD(s) with an existing RAID condiguration or is part of an existing RAID set. Use the S C S I D i s k U t i l i t i e s U t i l i t i e s U t i l i t i e s...
  • Page 133 Use the arrow keys to select a RAID set member, then press <SpaceBar> to mark. An X X X X X mark appears after the selected HDD. Follow the step 4 to select the other members of the RAID set, then press <Enter>...
  • Page 134 If you want to make the array bootable, select Y e s menu, then press <Enter>. When prompted to create the RAID 0 set, select <Yes>, then press <Enter>. The utility erases all data from the selected hard disk drives. Make sure to backup all important data before creating a RAID set.

  • Page 135: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirror)

    5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) 5.4.4 5.4.4 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) To create a RAID 1 set for Fault Tolerance: Follow steps 1 to 2 of the C r e a t i n g a R A I D 0 s e t R A I D - 1 ( F a u l t T o l e r a n c e ) R A I D - 1 ( F a u l t T o l e r a n c e )
  • Page 136 Select C r e a t e n e w R A I D - 1 C r e a t e n e w R A I D - 1 C r e a t e n e w R A I D - 1 from the RAID-1 Build Option menu, C r e a t e n e w R A I D - 1 C r e a t e n e w R A I D - 1 then press <Enter>.
  • Page 137 11. The utility builds the RAID 1 set and displays a progress bar at the center of the screen. Press <Esc> if you want to stop the building process. B u i l d C o m p l e t e B u i l d C o m p l e t e A B u i l d C o m p l e t e B u i l d C o m p l e t e...

  • Page 138: Creating A Raid 10 Set (Stripe+Mirror)

    5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe+Mirror) Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe+Mirror) Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe+Mirror) 5.4.5 5.4.5 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe+Mirror) Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe+Mirror) To create a RAID 10 set for Fault Tolerance and Performance: After enabling the HostRAID, the utility returns to the initial menu.
  • Page 139 Select R A I D - 1 0 ( F a u l t T o l e r a n c e , H i g h P e r f o r m a n c e ) R A I D - 1 0 ( F a u l t T o l e r a n c e , H i g h P e r f o r m a n c e ) from R A I D - 1 0 ( F a u l t T o l e r a n c e , H i g h P e r f o r m a n c e ) R A I D - 1 0 ( F a u l t T o l e r a n c e , H i g h P e r f o r m a n c e )
  • Page 140 Select the stripe size from the menu, then press <Enter>. For server systems, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance. When prompted, use the keyboard to assign a name for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 141 10. The screen displays the information on the created RAID set. Press <Esc> to exit the utility. A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s...

  • Page 142: Adding A Spare Drive To A Raid 10 Set

    5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 Adding a spare drive to a RAID 10 set Adding a spare drive to a RAID 10 set Adding a spare drive to a RAID 10 set 5.4.6 5.4.6 Adding a spare drive to a RAID 10 set Adding a spare drive to a RAID 10 set To add a spare drive to a RAID 10 set: Press <S S S S S >...

  • Page 143: Deleting A Raid 10 Set Spare Drive

    The screen displays the information on the added spare drive. Press <Esc> to exit the utility. 5.4.7 5.4.7 5.4.7 Deleting a RAID 10 set spare drive Deleting a RAID 10 set spare drive Deleting a RAID 10 set spare drive 5.4.7 5.4.7 Deleting a RAID 10 set spare drive...
  • Page 144 The screen displays the available spare drive(s). Use the arrow keys to select the spare drive you want to delete, then press <Enter>. When a confirmation dialogue box appears, select <Yes>, then press <Enter> to delete the spare drive. Press <ESC> to exit the utility. 5 - 4 2 5 - 4 2 5 - 4 2...

  • Page 145: Deleting A Raid Set

    5.4.8 5.4.8 5.4.8 Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set 5.4.8 5.4.8 Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set To delete a RAID set: Press <D D D D D > from the C o n f i g u r e / V i e w H o s t R A I D S e t t i n g s C o n f i g u r e / V i e w H o s t R A I D S e t t i n g s C o n f i g u r e / V i e w H o s t R A I D S e t t i n g s C o n f i g u r e / V i e w H o s t R A I D S e t t i n g s menu.

  • Page 146: Rebuilding A Raid Set

    5.4.9 5.4.9 5.4.9 Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set 5.4.9 5.4.9 Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set The rebuild option is available only for RAID 1 and RAID 10 sets. To rebuild a RAID set: From the main menu, select the RAID set you want to rebuild, then press <Enter>.

  • Page 147: Verifying A Raid Set Hard Disk Drive

    5.4.10 5.4.10 Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive 5.4.10 Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive 5.4.10 5.4.10 Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive To verify a RAID set hard disk drive: S C S I D i s k U t i l i t i e s S C S I D i s k U t i l i t i e s...

  • Page 148: Making A Raid Set Bootable

    Select V e r i f y D i s k M e d i a V e r i f y D i s k M e d i a from the menu, then press <Enter>. V e r i f y D i s k M e d i a V e r i f y D i s k M e d i a V e r i f y D i s k M e d i a You can also use the SCSI Disk Utilities to format the hard disk drive.
  • Page 149 Select the RAID set you want to make bootable, then press <Enter>. Press < B > < B > < B > when the RAID set information displays on screen. < B > < B > When prompted, select M a r k b o o t a b l e b o o t a b l e b o o t a b l e, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 150 (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) The Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the Adaptec To enter the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility: Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives.

  • Page 151: Configuring The Hard Disk Drive(S)

    5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 Configuring the hard disk drive(s) Configuring the hard disk drive(s) Configuring the hard disk drive(s) 5.5.1 5.5.1 Configuring the hard disk drive(s) Configuring the hard disk drive(s) You must configure the drive(s) that you want to include in an array. To configure the drive(s): From the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility initial menu, highlight A r r a y C o n f i g u r a t i o n U t i l i t y...

  • Page 152: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Striped)

    5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) 5.5.2 5.5.2 Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) To create a RAID 0 set: From the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility initial menu, highlight A r r a y C o n f i g u r a t i o n U t i l i t y A r r a y C o n f i g u r a t i o n U t i l i t y...
  • Page 153 The utility displays the A r r a y P r o p e r t i e s T y p e > R A I D 0 ( S t r i p e ) T y p e T y p e R A I D 0 ( S t r i p e ), then press <Enter>.
  • Page 154 Move the cursor to the S t r i p e S i z e menu, then press <Enter> to select. For server systems, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance.
  • Page 155 Move the cursor to [ D o n e ] [ D o n e ] [ D o n e ], then press <Enter>. [ D o n e ] [ D o n e ] 10. A message appears on screen when a member drive has a partition or boot block.

  • Page 156: Creating A Raid 0 Set Via Migrate

    5.5.3 5.5.3 5.5.3 Creating a RAID 0 set via Migrate Creating a RAID 0 set via Migrate Creating a RAID 0 set via Migrate 5.5.3 5.5.3 Creating a RAID 0 set via Migrate Creating a RAID 0 set via Migrate When you are using one new and one used drive for a RAID 0 set, you can preserve the data on the used drive by creating the array via the M i g r a t e option.
  • Page 157 When prompted, select the source drive, then press <Enter>. A warning message appears on screen. Press <Y> to continue, or press <N> to abort. The RAID 0 set is created via Migrate. Check the array status in the Array Properties window. A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s...

  • Page 158: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirrored)

    5.5.4 5.5.4 5.5.4 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) 5.5.4 5.5.4 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) To create a RAID 1 set: Follow instructions 1 to 5 of the section “Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe).”...
  • Page 159 Move the cursor to the C r e a t e R A I D v i a from the menu, then press <Enter>. Refer to the RAID creation options below. B u i l d B u i l d B u i l d - Select this option when one of the drives has data that B u i l d...
  • Page 160 A message appears on screen to inform you that a RAID 1 array created with Quick Init requires you to run a Verify W/FIX on the drives for consistency. Press any key to continue. The screen returns to the main menu. M a n a g e A r r a y s M a n a g e A r r a y s Select M a n a g e A r r a y s...

  • Page 161: Deleting A Raid 0 Set

    5.5.5 5.5.5 5.5.5 Deleting a RAID 0 set Deleting a RAID 0 set Deleting a RAID 0 set 5.5.5 5.5.5 Deleting a RAID 0 set Deleting a RAID 0 set To delete a RAID 0 set: From the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility initial menu, highlight A r r a y C o n f i g u r a t i o n U t i l i t y A r r a y C o n f i g u r a t i o n U t i l i t y A r r a y C o n f i g u r a t i o n U t i l i t y, then press <Enter>.

  • Page 162: Deleting A Raid 1 Set

    5.5.6 5.5.6 5.5.6 Deleting a RAID 1 set Deleting a RAID 1 set Deleting a RAID 1 set 5.5.6 5.5.6 Deleting a RAID 1 set Deleting a RAID 1 set To delete a RAID 1 set: From the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility initial menu, highlight A r r a y C o n f i g u r a t i o n U t i l i t y A r r a y C o n f i g u r a t i o n U t i l i t y A r r a y C o n f i g u r a t i o n U t i l i t y...
  • Page 163 A D e l e t i n g I n f o r m a t i o n D e l e t i n g I n f o r m a t i o n D e l e t i n g I n f o r m a t i o n dialog box appears. Select [ N o n e ] D e l e t i n g I n f o r m a t i o n D e l e t i n g I n f o r m a t i o n preserve the partition table after deleting the array.

  • Page 164: Adding A Spare Drive To A Raid 1 Set

    5.5.7 5.5.7 5.5.7 Adding a spare drive to a RAID 1 set Adding a spare drive to a RAID 1 set Adding a spare drive to a RAID 1 set 5.5.7 5.5.7 Adding a spare drive to a RAID 1 set Adding a spare drive to a RAID 1 set To add a spare drive to a RAID 1 set: From the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility initial menu, highlight...

  • Page 165: Deleting A Raid 1 Spare Drive

    5.5.8 5.5.8 5.5.8 Deleting a RAID 1 spare drive Deleting a RAID 1 spare drive Deleting a RAID 1 spare drive 5.5.8 5.5.8 Deleting a RAID 1 spare drive Deleting a RAID 1 spare drive To delete a RAID 1 spare drive: From the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility initial menu, highlight A r r a y C o n f i g u r a t i o n U t i l i t y A r r a y C o n f i g u r a t i o n U t i l i t y...

  • Page 166: Rebuilding A Raid Set

    5.5.9 5.5.9 5.5.9 Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set 5.5.9 5.5.9 Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set The utility displays the condition of the RAID set during the POST. When a RAID set is degraded, you can use the utility to rebuild it. •...
  • Page 167 Select the array that you want to rebuild from the list of arrays, then press <Enter> to display the array properties. Press <Ctrl> + <R> to start rebuilding the array. You can check the rebuilding progress in the Array Properties window. A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s...

  • Page 168: Using The Disk Utilities

    5.5.10 Using the Disk Utilities 5.5.10 5.5.10 Using the Disk Utilities Using the Disk Utilities Using the Disk Utilities 5.5.10 5.5.10 Using the Disk Utilities The D i s k U t i l i t i e s D i s k U t i l i t i e s D i s k U t i l i t i e s D i s k U t i l i t i e s D i s k U t i l i t i e s option allows you to format and/or verify the...
  • Page 169 Select F o r m a t D i s k F o r m a t D i s k F o r m a t D i s k or V e r i f y D i s k M e d i a F o r m a t D i s k F o r m a t D i s k press <Enter>.
  • Page 170 5 - 6 8 5 - 6 8 5 - 6 8 5 - 6 8 5 - 6 8 C h a p t e r 5 : R A I D c o n f i g u r a t i o n C h a p t e r 5 : R A I D c o n f i g u r a t i o n C h a p t e r 5 : R A I D c o n f i g u r a t i o n C h a p t e r 5 : R A I D c o n f i g u r a t i o n...
  • Page 171 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for various system components.

  • Page 172: Raid Driver Installation

    RAID driver installation ... 6-1 LAN driver installation ... 6-10 VGA driver installation ... 6-14 Management applications and utilities installation ... 6-16 A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s...

  • Page 173: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 6.1.1 6.1.1 6.1.1...
  • Page 174 Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 To create a RAID driver disk for Red Hat Insert a blank formatted high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.

  • Page 175: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    6.1.2 6.1.2 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Installing the RAID controller driver Installing the RAID controller driver 6.1.2 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Installing the RAID controller driver Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000/2003 Server OS 2000/2003 Server OS 2000/2003 Server OS...
  • Page 176 Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press <Enter>. • For I n t e l I n t e l I n t e l I n t e l I n t e l ®...
  • Page 177 T o a n e x i s t i n g W i n d o w s T o a n e x i s t i n g W i n d o w s T o a n e x i s t i n g W i n d o w s T o a n e x i s t i n g W i n d o w s T o a n e x i s t i n g W i n d o w s To install the RAID controller driver on an existing Windows...
  • Page 178 To verify the RAID controller driver installation: M y C o m p u t e r M y C o m p u t e r Right-click the M y C o m p u t e r M y C o m p u t e r M y C o m p u t e r icon on the Windows select P r o p e r t i e s P r o p e r t i e s...
  • Page 179 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 To install the Intel ® 6300ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when installing a Red Hat Boot the system from the Red Hat At the boot:, type linux dd , then press <Enter>.
  • Page 180 Select Y e s Y e s using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver Y e s Y e s Y e s disk. Press <Enter> Select f d 0 f d 0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk f d 0 f d 0 f d 0...
  • Page 181 When prompted, insert the Red Hat disk to the floppy disk drive, select O K , The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers: • For NCLV-DS2 model, select Y e s controller drivers for the Adaptec •...

  • Page 182: Lan Driver Installation

    This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom LAN controller drivers. 6.2.1 6.2.1 Windows Windows 6.2.1 6.2.1 6.2.1 Windows Windows Windows To install the Broadcom Windows ® 2000/2003 Server OS: Restart the computer, then log on with A d m i n i s t r a t o r Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive.
  • Page 183 Click N e x t N e x t when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. Follow N e x t N e x t N e x t screen instructions to continue installation. A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s...
  • Page 184 6.2.2 6.2.2 6.2.2 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat 6.2.2 6.2.2 Red Hat Red Hat Follow these instructions when installing the Broadcom controller base driver for the Red Hat system. Installing the source RPM package Installing the source RPM package Installing the source RPM package Installing the source RPM package Installing the source RPM package...
  • Page 185 Building the driver from the TAR file Building the driver from the TAR file Building the driver from the TAR file Building the driver from the TAR file Building the driver from the TAR file To build the driver from the TAR file: Create a directory and extract the TAR files: tar xvzf bcm5700-<version>.tar.gz Build the driver bcm5700.o as a loadable module for the running...
  • Page 186 This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows You need to manually install the ATI 2000 Server operating system. To install the ATI ® RAGE XL VGA driver: Restart the computer, then log on with A d m i n i s t r a t o r Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive.
  • Page 187 6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2003 Server 2003 Server 2003 Server 6.3.2 6.3.2 Windows Windows 2003 Server 2003 Server The Windows ® 2003 Server operating system automatically recognizes the ® RAGE XL VGA driver during system installation. There is no need to install an additional driver(s) to support the onboard VGA.

  • Page 188: Running The Support Cd

    The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.4.1 6.4.1 6.4.1...

  • Page 189: Management Software Menu

    C o n t a c t C o n t a c t C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can C o n t a c t also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
  • Page 190 6 - 1 8 6 - 1 8 6 - 1 8 6 - 1 8 6 - 1 8 C h a p t e r 6 : D r i v e r i n s t a l l a t i o n C h a p t e r 6 : D r i v e r i n s t a l l a t i o n C h a p t e r 6 : D r i v e r i n s t a l l a t i o n C h a p t e r 6 : D r i v e r i n s t a l l a t i o n...
  • Page 191 This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.

  • Page 192: A.1 Nclv-D2/Sata Block Diagram

    NCLV-D2/SATA block diagram ... A-1 NCLV-DS2 block diagram ... A-2 A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s...
  • Page 193 SMBus LPC-Bus A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s A S U S N C L V - D 2 S e r i e s SATA...
  • Page 194 SMBus LPC-Bus A - 2 A - 2 A - 2 A - 2 A - 2 SCSI Adaptec AIC-7901 EEPROM monitor Super I/O W82627TH A p p e n d i x A : R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n A p p e n d i x A : R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n A p p e n d i x A : R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n A p p e n d i x A : R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n...

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